CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU08 OYW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,033 mi
Last recorded138,033 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 138,033 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded oth (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 134,520 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 131,438 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,954 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,000 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 124,000 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 123,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2019 108,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2019 108,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,957 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,076 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Front tyres very slightly cracked

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU08 OYW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU08 OYW?

You can check the full history of CU08 OYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU08 OYW registered?

CU08 OYW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is CU08 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 OYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU08 OYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU08 OYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.